Birth and death are neither two things nor one thing. Life is not an appearance, death is not a disappearance.

The technique of self-observation is the technique of observing the reality about oneself at the experiential level.

When mindfulness and concentration are strong, insight into the three characteristics naturally unfolds.

The real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.

The essence of meditation is not something complicated or exotic. It is simply taking a break from our habitual patterns.

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.

When we see the nature of the mind, we see that we are not our thoughts.

The past is gone, the future is not yet here. Live in the present moment with awareness.

Misery ceases to exist when we stop reacting to sensations.

True happiness is not about getting rid of all our problems, but about changing our relationship to them.

The heart of the path is quite simple. No need for long explanations. Give up clinging to love and hate, just rest with things as they are.

The root of suffering is not in the world outside us but in our own minds.

Happiness is a skill that can be developed like playing an instrument or learning to read.

Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.

Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

Happiness is not about getting what you want, but wanting what you've got.

Altruism is not a luxury, it is a necessity for the survival of humanity.

Few among men are they who cross to the further shore. The others merely run up and down the bank on this side.

Every sensation shares the same characteristic - arising, passing. Arising, passing. Learn to observe objectively.

The path is not about perfecting ourselves, but about perfecting our love.

The path of practice requires both faith and wisdom, both devotion and understanding.

No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion.

The everyday practice is simply to develop complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

Zen is not necessarily against words, but it is well aware of their limitations.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

In the gap between thoughts, nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.

When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

In a mind clear as still water, even the waves, breaking, are reflecting its light.

The nature of mind is like a mirror. It is not affected by whatever appears in it, yet it never fails to reflect everything perfectly.

When we look directly at our thoughts, they dissolve like bubbles in water.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.